Delaware, IA Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
51°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
A slight chance of rain showers before 4pm, then a slight chance of drizzle. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 51°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph SW | 24% |
| Tonight | 45°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph SW | 35% |
| Thursday | 49°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph NW | 32% |
| Thursday Night | 38°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 mph N | 10% |
| Friday | 47°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 1% |
| Friday Night | 28°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 50°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 33°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 1% |
| Sunday | 54°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph W | 3% |
| Sunday Night | 35°F | Clear | 5 mph W | 0% |
| Monday | 59°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 40°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 0% |
| Tuesday | 59°F | Sunny | 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 39°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph N | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Delaware, IA
Last spring frost
May 3
First fall frost
Oct 4
Growing season
154 days
Hardiness zone
4b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Manchester #2, Ia (5.6 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.